Human Resource Manager

Keith Larson .

**** ********** *****, ********** *****, MI 48304 248-***-**** larsonkeith@ att.net

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

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(A multi-service HR Consulting and Member Service Organization.)

Manager Professional Placement

• Provide consulting in the area of staffing acquisition and retention, compensation planning, staff training, workforce planning and allocation and employee relations’ management for HR Management Group’s Client Organizations.

• Increased service line revenue during my first fiscal year 67% while increasing EBFIT approximately 300% in year over year comparison.

• Conceived, developed and implemented a new transitional service line to meet the demands of today’s market

• Responsible for the recruitment & placement of all professional vacancies for client companies as well as, the design, administration and analysis of the company-wide Talent Review - Succession Management process.

• Developed highly collaborative relationships with senior management to identify opportunities for staff development as well as to develop recruiting strategies that ensured identification of highly qualified, diverse candidates. Identify trends in the internal and external labor pool/market and make recommendations to improve the client’s company’s ability to attract candidates.

• Teamed with management to guide the organization through the timely completion of the succession planning and talent review process, compiling and analyzing the results and making recommendations for strengthening the leadership bench.

2/98-3/06 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

7/02-3/06 INTIER AUTOMOTIVE SEATING, Novi, MI

(The interiors group of the Magna family of companies)

HR/Talent Acquisition Manager

• Provide staffing services including the identification, recruitment and selection of potential employees for corporate location as well as plant facilities internationally.

• Developed and implemented an applicant assessment and selection process that is currently used in staffing the division’s new JIT facilities.

• Resourced, implemented and maintain an Internet based applicant tracking system that provides a significant database of qualified candidates.

• Develop and post internal positions according to division policy and in accordance with charter principals.

• Manage a 30-student co-op program with Kettering University.

• Maintain immigration services for this multi-national tier1 automotive supplier.

2/98-6/02 WEBASTO ROOF SYSTEMS INC., Rochester, MI & Lexington, KY

(A joint venture between Magna & Webasto AG)

Manager Human Resources

• Implement and coordinate human resources policies, procedures and programs that support divisional business strategies while providing guidance to divisional managers relative to human resource policy and recruiting strategies.

• Successfully developed recruiting strategies to ensure an optimum level of candidate flow.

• Perform employee relation functions and ensure prompt resolution of employee issues.

• Negotiate and prepare all employment contracts to effectively ensure candidate acceptance.

• Established and managed WRS co-op program.

• Administer division benefits and workers compensation program.

• Headed the Health Safety & Ergonomics committee while providing ergonomics training that reduced injuries and enhanced employee satisfaction.

• Manage colleague performance review and evaluation process.

• Responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date job descriptions and gathering compensation information to determine competitive wage rates.

9/95-1/98 DICKSON ASSOCIATES, Troy, MI

Senior Consultant

• Successfully developed and implemented recruiting and marketing program for financial contract staffing while expanding sales and service to an existing customer base.

• Grew personal annual billings to two million dollars within nine months of starting this plan.

• Conducted an extensive recruitment program including interviewing and skill evaluation of applicants to develop and ensure a reliable and effective workforce.

• Managed continuous sales and service program, guaranteeing the quality of service and acquainting the market with the services that are available through the firm.

2/94-9/95 THE GENIX GROUP, Dearborn, MI

Human Resources Representative

• Instrumental in the start up of a group specializing in the recruitment of Information Technology professionals.

• Developed marketing and recruitment strategies, procedural materials and conducted training seminars for existing and new staff personnel.

• Initiated procedural audits to ensure proper use and conformity to the system.

6/91-11/93 THE OLSTEN CORPORATION, Ann Arbor, MI

Area Manager

• Administered the overall operations of the Ann Arbor branch office while providing guidance to Branch Managers in Saginaw, MI and Fort Wayne, IN regarding marketing strategies, budget projections & P&L controls.

• Oversaw business development and client satisfaction in all three markets by personal marketing efforts as well as, training and directing sales and inside staff.

• Researched office space and negotiated new leases for Ann Arbor and Saginaw locations.

• Revitalizes the Ann Arbor branch by instituting a market development plan that created greater name recognition for Olsten but even more importantly increased revenues 300% to $2.5 million.

10/84-6/91 ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, Lansing MI

Branch Manager

• Established Lansing office including business plan and projections.

• Actively involved in business development and account management of all clients and potential clients through personal sales calls, telephone follow up calls and direct mail programs.

• Actively involved in skill evaluation and interviewing of all applicants to maintain a capable work force.

1984-1987 Financial Placement Manager, Detroit & Grand Rapids, MI

• Worked with customers to understand assignments and ensure client satisfaction while developing new relationships with prospective companies.

• Recruitment of qualified accounting and financial candidates through direct recruitment, advertising, public appearances, etc.

EDUCATION:

SALSBURY UNIVERSITY,

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT- MERCY,

• B.A. Human Resources

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS & DESIGNATIONS:

Past President- Michigan Association of Temporary & Staffing Services (State Chapter of NATSS)

• Member SHRM, HRAGD, GAASHRM

• Hold both the CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) & CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) designation sponsored by NATSS

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